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Oldest trace of a meteorite impact found on Earth

Oldest trace of a meteorite impact found on Earth! – Futura

Dating tiny globules stuck in volcanic rock in Western Australia, researchers have found what they believe to be the oldest record of a meteorite impact, dating back 3.48 billion years!

In Earth’s earliest moments, the solar system had not yet completed its formation, and meteorite impacts were much more common than today, depending on the time. Researchers are trying to find these traces of ancient impacts: a difficult task because erosion and plate tectonics have overcome most craters and other geological records.

Currently, the oldest preserved impact is 2.23 billion years old and is in Western Australia. But the findings, presented at the 54th Lunar and Planetary Sciences Conference, push that age back by using a different research method that focuses on layers of impact ejection.

“There are two groups of impact rocks,” Chris Yakymchuk, a geologist at the University of Waterloo in Canada, told LiveScience. There is one remaining impact crater in the first group – the oldest known is the 2.23 billion year old Yarrabubba structure in Western Australia. In the second group we have rock fragments and minerals created by an impact that were ejected from the impact crater and are now in the rock.”

Spheres indicating an impact from 3.48 billion years ago

The researchers made their discovery in globules discovered in 2019 in volcanic rocks in Australia’s Pibara craton. They were then dated to 3.48 billion years thanks to their unusual isotopic composition. They also contained tiny bubbles that corresponded to splashes of molten rock after a meteorite impact! Scientists have therefore concluded an extraterrestrial origin, thanks in particular to the presence of platinum or iridium in higher quantities than on Earth.

The oldest globules of this type so far date from the age of 3.47 billion years, also from the Pibara craton. However, reviews are missing, which should arrive soon. “This new research documents ejecta in slightly older rocks that are 3.48 billion years old — about 10 million years older than before,” said Chris Yakymchuk. The results appear robust, but access to the full dataset would be required to confirm their validity.”

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1680029305 Despite rumours Oppo and OnePlus deny exiting the European market

Despite rumours, Oppo and OnePlus deny exiting the European market – Lesmobiles

Persistent rumors suggest that the Oppo and OnePlus brands could withdraw from the European markets. Officially, however, they deny these statements, claiming to honor their commitments.


The origin of the story goes back to a complaint filed in Germany by the Nokia brand for infringement of one of its patents related to 4G and 5G technologies by the Oppo and OnePlus brands. The latter were found guilty of using 4G and 5G signals without paying the relevant license after realizing that the amount was far too high. This led to an update of the German Oppo page, which is completely stripped of all mentions of a phone, for example. Ditto for the OnePlus site. We then wondered if the brands would continue to market mobile phones in Europe after this decision.


Despite rumours Oppo and OnePlus deny exiting the European market


In March, during MWC in Barcelona, ​​the brands were relatively understated. Oppo had no announcement to make however, having launched the Find N2 Flip on the French market a few weeks earlier, OnePlus still showed the innovative OnePlus 11 Concept. Just before the official presentation of the new high-end Find X6 series, quite well-informed people put forward the fact THE Find X6 Pro would not be available in all markets and could only be offered in China, worrying information when we know that brands like to show their know-how and the X6 Pro version represents what the company does best in the field of telephony and inflight photography . We were therefore expecting to welcome the Find X6 standard version soon, but in the meantime a new rumor has surfaced: Max Jambor tweeted that the Oppo and OnePlus brands withdrew from the European markets. It wasn’t entirely clear which countries would be affected, leaving the door open to almost all possibilities. France represents one of the largest markets for these brands and its withdrawal could have particularly adverse consequences.


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We were able to contact Oppo France and the brand’s representatives told us that they would continue to be present. According to them: “OPPO and OnePlus maintain their commitments in all European markets where they are present. We’ve had a great start to 2023 with the successful launch of several products in Europe and we have a number of products ahead of us for the rest of the year. As always, OPPO and OnePlus will continue to provide more innovative products and the best service for users. »
We will therefore see in the coming weeks or months whether the products actually arrive. OnePlus is expected to make the Nord CE 3 Lite 5G mid-range smartphone official on April 4th, and we’re waiting for news on the release of the Find X6 series with a Pro version… or not.




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Chevrolet The sixth generation of the Camaro will say

Chevrolet | The sixth generation of the Camaro will say goodbye next January – La Presse

After Dodge with its Challenger, it’s now General Motors (GM)’s turn to announce that the current generation Chevrolet Camaro will be gone in less than a year. This sixth version of the Ford Mustang’s eternal rival will die out when the last example is assembled in January 2024.

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To mark the end of this story, we will be offering a “Collector’s Edition” group for the RS, SS and ZL1 liveries, details of which will be announced shortly.

So we’re witnessing a real changing of the guard in this sub-segment, characterized by the relatively affordable power of its characterful V8 engines. This generation, launched in 2015, will have marked a reorientation for the Camaro thanks to its much more accomplished Alpha platform and its reduced dimensions. It’s gone from being a pony car to being a serious sports car, especially when dressed in 1LE sauce, regardless of the mechanics chosen.

However, this appreciation success will not have had the expected impact on sales, which have fallen sharply in North America since 2019 despite a jolt last year. Its less pronounced practicality than that of its American competitors may partially explain this trend. Its development has also stalled for several years.

And now what’s next? We don’t really know other than the fact that GM has confirmed that the Camaro isn’t dead. Will she be brought back to life in electrical form, as rumors from American media suggest? Be continued.

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ISS The damaged Soyuz spacecraft has returned to Earth

ISS: The damaged Soyuz spacecraft has returned to Earth – TV5MONDE

The Soyuz MS-22 spacecraft, which suffered a spectacular leak while docked with the International Space Station (ISS) in December, landed empty in Kazakhstan on Tuesday as planned, images from Russia’s space agency Roscosmos show.

The capsule landed in the steppes of this vast Central Asian country at 17:46 local time (11:46 GMT), according to TV show Roscosmos.

Roscosmos said in a statement that 218 kilograms of cargo, including the results of scientific experiments, were transported aboard the Soyuz MS-22, which landed southeast of the city of Jezkazgan (centre).

This spacecraft, originally intended to return American astronaut Frank Rubio and Russian cosmonauts Sergei Prokopiev and Dmitri Peteline to Earth, had suffered a spectacular coolant leak.

According to Moscow, this incident is due to the impact of a micrometeorite, which decided to send the MS-23 ship as a replacement.

The coolant leak had raised concerns about the temperature that could be reached inside the ship when it returns to Earth.

Launched in late September 2022, the three members of MS-22 were scheduled to return to Earth in late March, but will not be finally returned until next September.

A leak similar to December’s also affected another Russian spacecraft, the Progress MS-21 cargo ship, which had been docked with the ISS since October in mid-February. But this one was not intended to carry passengers and left last week.

The ISS is one of the few areas of cooperation between Moscow and Washington that has lasted since the start of the Russian offensive in Ukraine and the international sanctions that followed.

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1680021400 Dell supports you with its offers in the development of

Dell supports you with its offers in the development of the IT infrastructure of your company – Frandroid

If you are looking to launch or scale your enterprise infrastructure, now is the time. Dell offers you to discover its range of PowerEdge servers at a reduced price.

Dell supports you with its offers in the development ofServer // Source: Christina Wocintechchat.com for Unsplash

Whether you are looking for an efficient storage medium or you want to create an infrastructure that can support your daily activities, the server is undoubtedly the answer to your needs. It is extremely versatile and can meet most of your needs if you choose the right reference. Rack or tower format. Equipped with one or more sockets. RAID1 or RAID5 configuration. So many variables to consider that we detailed a few weeks earlier.

You can always count on Dell to help you choose the best server for your needs. The manufacturer makes available a catalog full of references adapted to the needs of small, medium and large companies. Such is the case with the PowerEdge range currently advertised on Dell’s website.

PowerEdge rack servers: the power of AI for security and performance

When you choose a rack server from the PowerEdge line, you choose a versatile server that can help you with most tasks. Storage, virtualization of application tasks, database management, high performance computing: everything is within reach.

Thanks to advances in AI, these servers are also able to optimize their performance (better management of processors, RAM, network) and work better with other servers in the global infrastructure.

PowerEdge servers are very easy to manage thanks to the OpenManage management system that can automate many tasks (creation of reports, real-time monitoring of performance). Enough so that you can concentrate on the essentials, namely your job and its development.

Finally, you should know that Dell takes data security very seriously. To ensure the longevity of your infrastructure and protect your most sensitive data, PowerEdge servers benefit from hardware encryption, allowing you to constantly verify the integrity of the system.

Many other systems (zero trust model) and tools (data recovery utilities) are added to this base to counter any threats your infrastructure might face.

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If you are looking for a rack server to enrich your infrastructure, you will probably be interested in the PowerEdge R250 and its Windows Server 2022 license. Thanks to the code, it is currently being sold for 1,867 euros excluding taxes PE3OFF and 150 euros discount.

If you don’t want a Windows Server license, why not choose the PowerEdge R350 server? Dell is currently offering this model for €1,753 excluding taxes thanks to a €150 discount and the use of the code PE3OFF.

PowerEdge Tower Server: Versatility and simplicity at your fingertips

Intended for smaller structures, for freelancers or for certain specific needs in large companies, the tower servers of the PowerEdge range represent an extremely practical all-in-one solution. Their main advantage lies in their simplicity, both in terms of the installation as well as the use.

Thanks to their compact size and quiet operation, they fit perfectly into any open or closed office. Management is simplified by OpenManage, Dell’s in-house solution, which allows both to monitor the hardware part (power consumption, temperature) and to manage the actual operation of the system.

To meet the needs of your structure, PowerEdge tower servers are available in two versions. The first with a single socket (processor slot) is ideal for hosting a database or a small IT system. The second houses two outlets that give it extra power. What, for example, for getting started with virtualization or AI inference.

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For example, the PowerEdge T350 Tower Server and the Windows Server 2022 license are currently available for 2,118 euros net. An interesting price for this complete and powerful server, obtained by combining an immediate discount of 120 euros and the 3% of the code PE3OFF.

What deals does Dell offer for PowerEdge servers?

Over the next few days, Dell will be offering many promotions for its PowerEdge server line. Discounts on tower or rack models and up to 200 euros. And if you buy a server before April 7th, the manufacturer goes even a bit further:

  • You can benefit from an additional 3% discount on the PowerEdge range by using the discount code PE3OFF when confirming your shopping cart.

Should you ever need information about any of the products in the Dell catalogue, delivery times, financing solutions or any other question, Dell customer service and its experts are at your disposal. To contact them you have three methods:

  • by phone at 0801 840 750 (Monday to Friday from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m.);
  • via chat directly from a product page (Monday to Friday from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m.);
  • via WhatsApp at (33) 7 76 15 62 99.

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Even in recycled materials the Galaxy S23 would be stronger

Even in recycled materials, the Galaxy S23 would be stronger than the S22 – Frandroid

The YouTube channel of an American insurance company published a video of a drop test of six Samsung Galaxy S22 and S23 series smartphones. Although the latter contain more recycled materials, they prove to be stronger than their predecessors.

Even in recycled materials the Galaxy S23 would be strongerEven if it fell on one of its curved edges, the S23 Ultra would have withstood the fall better than the other five Samsung smartphones. // Source: AllState Protection Plans YouTube channel

Samsung’s choice doesn’t seem to have weakened its smartphones. On Monday, March 27, American insurance company AllState’s YouTube channel published a video testing the strength of the recyclable materials used in the last two lines of Galaxy S smartphones.

As of February 2022, the Galaxy S22, S22+ and S22 Ultra were the first models from the South Korean brand to feature six repurposed plastic components, specifically those made from old fishing nets. Samsung has upped the ante with the S23, S23+ and S23 Ultra, with a total of 12 recycled components and “22% recycled glass,” according to the marketing campaign. Not enough to weaken these phones, which came out better than the S22 at the time of the fall.

The S23 Ultra would be the strongest

As indicated by SamMobile, which shares the experience, the insurance company imposed the same test conditions on the six smartphones. A robot called DropBot was responsible for dropping each model twice from a height of one meter onto the same surface and in the same way: first from the front and then from the back.

Results: The Samsung Galaxy S23 performed best, although it hit one of its curved edges directly in one of the two falls. While the main camera glass was completely shattered, the video said the phone remained fully functional and in “much better” condition than the S22 Ultra.

As with the other models, the S22 and S23 were both unusable after being dropped, while the S23+ remained functional and withstood shock better than the S22+ after being dropped.

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This was enough for the insurance company to conclude that the three “Galaxy S23s are just as strong, if not stronger, than the S22s”. Still, none of these six premium smartphones, covered in rugged Gorilla Glass, fully survived a recent three-foot drop onto a sidewalk. Remember that this test remains primarily an advertising campaign to sell protective devices for smartphones.

This reminder also applies to Samsung: the integration of recycled materials and the declared goal of achieving 100% recycled plastic in its smartphones by 2050 is commendable, but above all it is the annual renewal model for these smartphones, which are filled with rare metals , which are mined around the world, which have the greatest ecological impact.

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The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom – 10 minutes of gameplay, new mechanics revealed

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Development of The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom is now complete. This is confirmed by Eiji Aonuma in a video presentation where he also reveals the gameplay of the game.

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We discover a new main mechanic of the game that hasn’t been shown at all before. The “Fuse” mechanic allows Link to fuse all types of items into his gear. For example, put a monster eye on an arrow to make it a guided arrow. Fuse a rock into a stick to create a hammer. The possibilities seem very numerous and open the door to the creativity of the players.

We also discover the “Ultrahand” mechanism that allows you to build things. A raft for example.

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Thanks to ChatGPT Microsoft Bing overshadows the market leader Google

Thanks to ChatGPT, Microsoft Bing overshadows the market leader Google – 01net

Microsoft Bing has seen renewed interest with the integration of Prometheus, a derivative of ChatGPT tailored for online research. At the beginning of March, the search engine exceeded the 100 million user mark for the first time worldwide.

ChatGPT boosts Bing traffic

This boom in popularity has led to it a significant increase in traffic saved by Bing. According to data published by SimilarWeb, bing.com traffic increased by 15.4% in the last seven days, while google.com traffic fell by 2.4% over the same period. In the last 28 days, bing.com is up 13.6%. For its part, google.com was down 2.8%.

Bing’s traffic growth compared to Google in 2023, according to SimilarWeb.

According to SimilarWeb, the introduction of features related to artificial intelligence has onlyaccelerate an earlier trend. In fact, Bing has seen a gradual increase in traffic since 2021. Year after year, Microsoft’s search engine recorded “gradual monthly gains,” “often at Google’s expense.”

Bing’s increase in traffic compared to Google between 2021 and 2023, according to SimilarWeb.

For example, traffic on bing.com increased by 9%, while traffic on google.com fell by 3.1% in February 2023. A year earlier, Bing was content with monthly growth of 8.6%. Google had recorded a very slight decline of 0.3% at the time. Since the presentation of the new Bing in early February, Microsoft seems to have managed to win over some of the Internet users who have done their searches on Google.

In recent weeks, the Bing chatbot has caused a lot of ink. Generative artificial intelligence has particularly distinguished itself by uttering threats, insults or by multiplying “hallucinations”. Indeed, when a conversation gets too long, Prometheus tends to make things up and get angry. So, to frame the AI, Microsoft set limits and added a toggle to the Bing interface. This allows the creativity of the chatbot to be slowed down or unbridled as needed.

Clear lead of Google

Despite the increased traffic of its competitor, Google remains the undisputed leader in online search. The Mountain View giant saves 82 times more traffic on google.com than Microsoft on bing.com, SimilarWeb points out. According to StatCounter, Google has more than 94% of the search market share globally, compared to 2.8% for Bing.

The number of visits to Google and Bing in February 2023.

However, Google is aware of this the emerging threat from Bing and ChatGPT. In the rush, the company also unveiled its own generative artificial intelligence, Bard, to improve searches on Google’s engine. Currently limited to the US and UK, the chatbot has met with moderate enthusiasm, including among Google employees.

The SimilarWeb study also focuses on the traffic recorded by the OpenAI website that enables chatting with ChatGPT. In a sign of the colossal success of Generative AI, the site saw a 21.3% increase in traffic in a week…

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